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    Borrowed Time

    4.7 (290 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BORROWED TIME ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Green Thai Curry Ramen
    Kara S.

    It was wonderful. We are here on a Christmas trip and decided we wanted small plates. The service was very attentive, our waters were always being refilled and food plates were very well spaced out. The restaurant is so cozy and the decor adds to the coziness. We sat on the second floor above the bar and got to watch the chef cook and drinks be made from above. How awesome! We had deviled eggs, pork belly, and ramen!

    Ahi tuna
    David W.

    Had a great experience from start to finish. Food, atmosphere, staff and customers. I sat at the bar, the bartender with helpful with recommendations. Then two women next to me who had eaten near the night before gave their recommendations for the Aji tuna. of course, went with the recommendation and it was a good recommendation. Then I started with the asparagus soup. It was very rich, but tasted great and was good consistency. Finally to complete the meal, I had cheesecake topped with local blueberries, it was delicious . Al also found other customers were friendly and had a nice conversation with someone who comes in the place fairly frequently . Overall, it was really nice of Douglas

    Lamb
    Adam J.

    I don't think much more needs to be said, but I'll set the scene... Visited on a slow winter day. Even on a Saturday, a reservation wasn't needed. Not positive what it's like in the summer with an outdoor area, but Saugatuck and Douglas are kind of dead in the colder months, unsurprisingly. Nevertheless, I don't think our experience was much different. I wouldn't say the food blew me away, but I think Borrowed Time has some of the most creative options in the area. The stuffed dates are probably one of those weirder things to get as an appetizer. We (two people) ended up getting three smaller starters with the lamb, pork belly and ramen and it was still under 100 bucks with a couple drinks. Pricing two drinks at $25 is... fine, but getting all that food for $75 is pretty good, given the variety and preparation. Usually places like this cost a little more, which is why I think five stars is the correct rating. Every dish had its perk. The tikki masala tzatziki sauce on the lamb, the cheese on the tart, the spaghetti squash with the pork belly. All of the ramen.

    Ahi Tuna
    Karen C.

    Borrowed Time is a cute tapas like restaurant. Reservations are recommended if you have a large party. The staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely order 2-3 dishes per person as recommended since the dishes are meant to be shared. Our table got to try about half of the menu. Overall, the food is pretty good for the area! My only complaint is that the duck egg fried rice was too wet and didn't really resemble a "fried rice."

    Wagyu Steak
    Mario M.

    I've been going there since they had their original location. My late husband always wanted to go there when we drove into Michigan. I was there over the weekend and told one of the owners and he was well impressed. The food is always good

    Souprise
    Mark H.

    We came to Borrowed Time for the 2024 Halloween dinner. Wow. Amazing food, wine, and service. Can't imagine it could be done any better.

    mushroom terrine
    PJ S.

    Absolutely delicious small plates and drinks with great service in a very nice setting. Highly recommended.

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    8 years ago

    Cute place with a large patio, friendly staff, and a nice selection of beer and wine. Lawn area with games that's animal friendly!

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    This place is perfect. Great outdoor area with a laid back feeling. Drinks and food were amazing and were will be going back!

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    7 years ago

    Been coming to Douglas for years. This place is quaint with really good food and wine. Came here for a quick bite but will be back for sure.

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    Ask the Community - Borrowed Time

    Is there a kids menu?

    Hi Michelle, thanks for your question. We do not have a kids menu, you can view our current offerings on our website at borrowedtimesaugatuck.com/menu

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    I was in town for a wedding recently and snuck in here to snag lunch before heading back home…read more I have to say I was really impressed with everything that I had. The noodles were perfectly cooked and seasoned... all the protein was juicy and tender. I thought the place was a little dark when we walked in but I acclimated quickly and had a great time sitting in here. The servers made sure that was the case. I can't wait to try it again!

    We discovered this restaurant on Yelp and loved the vibe, Asian menu and cocktail program, so on…read moreour visit to Saugatuck I popped by ahead of dinner in an attempt of securing a reservation for our large party. No one was there but the owner picked up the phone and was able to arrange a great table for us right in the bar area! Walking in I was immersed in the moody and dark space, brightened by pops of red and other Asian accents. The bar is beautiful and the bartender was hard at work cranking out cocktails. Lindsay was our server, and she was an absolute breath of fresh air, clearly passionate about her role in providing the guest experience, and frankly, she made all the difference in our experience. It all started when she saw our boys sitting at the low two top and offered them a private dining experience right next to us! They downed so much sushi, I nearly had to take out a second mortgage, but I'd happily pay it over and over to see the looks on their faces at 5 and 8 again! To say that a core memory was made that night is a massive understatement, as we have not stopped hearing about this since we returned and my son even made my mother walk him back to the restaurant the next day just to see if he could say hi! She took incredible care of the grown ups too. Helped with menu selections, addressed all requests swiftly and handled any issues with actual regard for the feedback being provided, which is becoming more and more rare in today's industry. On the food, we ordered most the apps including wings, green beans, cucumbers, shrimp, and spring rolls, and then we added the crab noodles, yellow curry and a few sushi rolls. The cucumbers and green beans stole the show, with the shrimp and crab noodles not too far behind. The sushi was decent, but I found the rice a bit gummy and didn't really get a sense of each element within them. The wings and curry were a bit bland for my liking but the wings benefitted by the additional sauce with them. The curry needed a bit more heat, fish sauce, and maybe a hit of vinegar. As someone who LOVES Asian food, this satisfied the itch after mainly eating American food for so many days, but I'd realistically rate it a 3.5 stars, especially considering the price and value. I'd happily return on my next visit to Saugatuck and suggest it to friends too. Keep crushing the service game!

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